Hi every1,
i am wondering if anyone has used whey protein to lose some weight? If so, how many pounds did u lose? how fast did you lose the pounds?? how many shakes did you have per day?? if some1 can help me , tat will be great!!! thxs sooo much...
-in desperate need to lose some lbs.

I pretty much use it the same way Cate uses it. I've never really kept any records as to its affectiveness. I just use it for the convenience. I never worry about time limits in losing weight. Its hard enough to lose fat without the added stress of losing it by a certain date.

I'm going to shake it up a bit here and would LOVE to hear your opinions. After reading a body building website, I chose casein protein rather than whey. The reason is that they said whey protein was the MOST glucogenic (most easily turned into glucose) and casein was the LEAST. Casein is milk protein and is very slowly assimilated over about a 12 hour period whereas whey takes less than 4 hours. A lot of body builders use whey after a workout as it helps quickly with muscle repair. Casein is a slow protein and will stave off hunger for a longer period. I also makes a very nice, thick, creamy shake. I use Optimum Nutrition's. It has 24 grams of protein and 2 carbs per serving.

I do protein drinks every single day. My favorite is Champion Pure Whey Stack Chocolate. It is very good; tastes like Nestle Instant Chocolate Milk Mix that kids drink... and sometimes, I will add a shot of espresso to it... OR sometimes I will also make an iced mocha doing this:

I use muscle milk (chocolate flavor) and it is delicious. They say on the label that it tastes just like a milkshake and it pretty much does. It has whey protein and is also packed with vitamins and minerals.

Try taking it as a meal substitution (one shake is only 300 calories) and if you're looking to tone up a bit (which is great for weight loss: 1 pound muscle= 50 calories burned per day) then take it before and after your workout though). Whey protein fills you up quickly, making it difficult to overeat because you feel full fast. So if you have problems overeating, and want to tone up a bit, definitely incorporate it into your diet.

I've been drinking Almond Breeze and whey/soy protein shakes and I love it! So easy and taste so good. I've been drinking two shakes a day in the place of breakfast and lunch and eating regular dinners so far i've lost 2 lbs a week. lets see how Thanksgiving goes. here is a funny graphic I'd like to share. Vain Women Funny Forward

If your question is, Will Whey Protein lose weight? No whey protein doesn't directly burns fat, but the good thing is that it will HELP you lose weight. You have to take 5-6 smaller meals throughout the day to lose weight by increasing the metabolism. It is very much hard to take 6 whole food meals, so you can supplement it with protein powders or MRP's. Protein powders are also a lean source of protein, if you eat red meat for protein, it contains a lot of fat, same with the chicken legs. But protein powders have less fat in it. You can take 3 whole meals, 2 protein shakes and 1 MRP (Meal Replacement Powder) a day spaced 2-3 hours to boost your metabolism and burn more fat.
If you are a weight trainer you can mix it with water for the post workout meal for the faster release. All other times you can mix your whey protein with milk as the casein present in milk will slows down the release of protein. Hope this helped!

i'm from the uk and i've started a shake called celebrity slim,is anyone else on it?its fantastic i usualy have one in the morning (very yummy) and one for lunch then a balanced low carb meal for dinner and i low carb desert like a dob of natural low fat yogurt with a few blue berries ! yum

I am on a high protein - low carb plan with a doctor and lost 40 pounds since Oct. I use Jay Robb whey protein powder mixed with 1/4 c, water and 1/4 c half and half usually as a quick breakfast. It is delicious and is worth three servings of protein. Also good at night if you are hungry before bed.

Hhi Why is everybody confuse of whey protein long time ago i also confuse that kind of protein until such time i made a research due to doubt and it come up......the fact is that whey is indeed a complicated protein.you will know all you need to know regarding the differences in whey.

When we talk about whey we are actually referring to a complex ingredient made up of protein, lactose, fat and minerals. Protein is the best known component of whey and is made up of many smaller protein subfractions such as: Beta-lactoglobulin, alpha-lactalbumin, immunoglobulins (IgGs), glycomacropeptides, bovine serum albumin (BSA) and minor peptides such as lactoperoxidases, lysozyme and lactoferrin. Each of the subfractions found in whey has its own unique biological properties.

Whey protein has become a staple supplement for most bodybuilders and other athletes, and for good reason: it's a great protein with a wide variety of benefits. Whey has more recently caught on with the anti-aging/longevity-minded groups also.

Great to read this thread. I'm SERIOUSLY starting low carb, started today after reducing carbs for the last few days.

Am using protein shakes and a meal. Have got casein as well as whey so might have casein for one meal - as this makes sense the post earlier about casein taking longer to digest - I use that occasionally before bed for muscle recover but am not as keen on it.

Also have cut the milk out of my shakes - I use milk to make them thicker / nicer. so water and ice only from now on in.

i been doing a low carb diet since april and have had good results, but i recently started slowing down the weight loss and was interested in whey protein for more weight loss, but have a couple questions. do you replace a meal with a shake or can you have a shake with (for ex) breakfast? how long between meals and a shake do you wait before having either? I do weight train and exercise if that makes a difference. im also new to this site so hello btw